Cancer/Cáncer Flashcards

1
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Cancer is a general term to describe an abnormal and malignant growth or tumor in the body.

A

El cáncer es un grupo de enfermedades afines. Concierne al crecimiento fuera de control y propagación de células anormales.

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2
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How it happens.

A

Como sucede.

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3
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Cancer cells continue to grow and divide and can spread to other parts of the body.

A

Sin embargo, las células del cáncer siguen creciendo y dividiéndose y pueden extenderse a otras partes del cuerpo.

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The spread of a tumor to a new site is called ‘metastasis’.

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La extensión de un tumor a una parte nueva se llama ‘metástasis’.

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5
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How can we treat it?

A

¿Como lo tratamos?

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Treatment depends on the site and stage of the cancer and can include:

A

El tratamiento depende del lugar y del estado en que se encuentra el cáncer y podrá incluir:

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7
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Radiation.

A

Radiación.

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8
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Chemotherapy.

A

Quimioterapia.

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9
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Medications to control the adverse effects of the cancer therapy.

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Medicamentos para controlar los efectos adversos de la terapia de cáncer.

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